The National Defense Radio Show
The National Defense Radio Show has been heard on more than a hundred radio stations across the United States and the 400+ overseas Armed Forces Radio Networks around the globe. The Armed Forces Network reaches more than one million American service men and women, DOD, civilians, and their families on every military base, outpost and all ships at sea. The weekly show has consisted of a combination of celebrity interviews, executive interviews, and discussions with political and news figures, delivering content that entertains, informs and supports those who serve, and have served, our country. The show is hosted by Randy Miller, a 25-year broadcast veteran having hosted shows in Pittsburgh, Atlanta, San Diego, Cincinnati and Kansas City. Randy is the recipient of multiple broadcasting awards, including “Air Personality of the Year” from Billboard Magazine and the Radio Music Awards.
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Episodes
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
We welcome one of our favorite actresses, the star of Battlestar Galactica, Longmire, The Mandalorian, and many more great shows, Katee Sackhoff, to the show! Katee is also hosting a brand new podcast, The Sackhoff Show. Randy and Katee talk about the show, UFOs (or whatever we’re calling them now), and much more.
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
The National Defense turns its eyes toward football as we welcome Jim Coventry and Joe Bartel from Rotowire to talk all things fantasy football. With a bunch of new faces and some fascinating special teams rule changes, Nate Herron discussions with Jim and Joe about their expectations for the season, as well as how you can try out their award-winning platform for free at Rotowire.com/try
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
We welcome Scott Griffith from Paralyzed Veterans of America, Wisconsin Chapter, to the show to talk about his military service in the Army and the work that he does now to serve those who have suffered spinal cord injuries (SCI) while serving our country. The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation advocates for those dealing with SCI, including their Military and Veterans Program (MVP) in partnership with PVA.
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
Saturday Aug 31, 2024
This week, we have a treat for you as we welcome comedienne and actress Leanne Morgan to the program! You may have seen Leanne on her Netflix special “I’m Every Woman,” we’re looking forward to her new book “What in the World” and her upcoming sitcom! Randy and Leanne are both Knoxville natives, and you’ll feel the love and be laughing at this segment.
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
We welcome Sky Borgman to the program to discuss the two decades-old murder case that gripped the nation: the death of pregnant Laci Peterson. Randy and Sky talk about the convicted murderer, Scott Peterson, who maintains his innocence, what type of information she uncovered that was yet unknown to the American public, and much more.
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Your “new center of gravity,” the 2025 Lincoln Navigator, is about to be unveiled to the general public. Nate Herron speaks with Megan McKinsey, the Lincoln Navigator's communications director, on the show to discuss this new rolling “spa on wheels” that includes an integrated scent generator!
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Randy welcomes Foreigner's lead singer, Kelly Hansen, to the radio show to discuss his musical career and the upcoming “Renegades and Jukebox Heroes Tour” that Foreigner is taking on the road with Styx. Kelly also discusses some of the new items that accompany this new tour and much more.
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
We welcome the National Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Al Lipphardt, to discuss former President Trump's comparison of the value of the Medal of Honor to the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Randy and Al discuss the comments, their sheer idiocy, and how the VFW has condemned the asinine words of a former Commander in Chief.
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
Saturday Aug 24, 2024
We welcome actor and comedian Aasiv Mandvi to the show to discuss the third and final season of the paranormal thriller series on Paramount+, “Evil.” Randy and Aasiv discuss the show, what separates it from other works in the suspense and horror genre, and some tales from his time as a correspondent on Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show.”
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
Saturday Aug 17, 2024
We welcome the host of FOX News's "The Faulkner Focus" and "Outnumbered" to the show to talk with Randy about her career, the current state of American politics and discourse, and, since she worked in K.C., barbecue. Randy and Harris also discuss the parallels between the United States' withdrawal from Vietnam and Afghanistan. Harris is the anchor of FOX News Channel's "The Faulkner Focus" (weekdays, 11 AM/ET) and co-host of "Outnumbered" (weekdays, noon/ET).